The Princess And The Lord

1283  Off We Go!

Jack tried several times to contact Garrof, but the last news he got was that they were in Gilstead and disguised themselves as hunters hired to escort world-famous celebrities who were taking part in a famous photo shoot.

However, Jack didn't tell them about Jay and Clift's involvement, perhaps it's the same reason why Garrof never told them about Lory's identity. It was because the information was too sensitive and they felt safer if only a few people knew about it so they could guarantee this safety, therefore he needed the right time to tell all these things and certainly not over the phone.

Wearing a large hoodie Jack leaned against the wall in a small alley while smoking. He checked the time on his cell phone then suddenly an arrow hit the wall next to him.

Jack was only stunned for a second then he reflexively turned his gaze towards the direction the arrow came from, Seeing no one, he assumed whoever did it must have already left

Jack then looked closer at the arrow and noticed a piece of paper tied to the arrow, instantly Jack could guess who was responsible for this prank, Jack clicked his tongue while pulling the arrow from the wall, then took the paper and gave a quick look at the content.

Not long after the corners of his lips curled into a smirk, Jack then burned the paper with his cigar, once it was done he broke the arrow in half before throwing it in the trash bin.

He drives his car to a slum area where drug dealers, thieves, and low-class prostitutes live. He stopped in front of an old building and then proceeded to park his car, not forgetting to place an anti-theft spell on his car, after all, in this kind of place even the chicken on your plate will be stolen if you don't pay attention.

Jack slung his backpack over his shoulder after that he headed towards the dark and gloomy building while climbing the dark dirty stairs full of dirt, cigarette butts, blood,, and who knows what else. Jack was immediately greeted by the sound of women screaming and men shouting and teasing with vulgar words.

There were also several women in skimpy clothes leaning against the door calling men to visit their room, Jack walked past them without sparing them a glance, but the women kept calling him eventually they got angry when they were ignored thus they started spouting dirty words at Jack like crazy women.

Jack didn't care about them, most of these women were unhinged from the beginning or they became like this after staying in this kind of place for too long, suddenly a group of small children ran down the stairs laughing.

Jack's forehead furrowed as he watched them giggle and play together, even though he knew it was inevitable that some small children would end up living in a place like this, either because they followed their lousy parents to this place, or they were orphans who didn't have adults to look after them and this is the only place they could go, regardless, it left a bitter taste to his soul.

Unfortunately, this was the reality, even before the Dark Ages War occurred, places like this already existed in every corner of the city hidden from the eyes of ordinary people, but after the war ended, places like this suddenly increased in alarming numbers.

Jack stopped in one of the rooms on the fifth floor, he knocked a few times. Not long after, Jack felt someone peeking through the door, then he heard the sound of several locks being opened shortly after the door opened and a man with a crew cut hairstyle greeted him with a big smile.

"I've been waiting for ya"

"It's a bad joke you punk!" Jack scolded Gavin the moment he saw his face.

"Oh someone has become sensitive" Gavin teased him.

Jack glared at him but Gavin only laughed then he raised his hand to invite Jack to come. After that, Gavin takes a good look at the outside to make sure no one follows Jack before he closes the door.

As soon as Jack entered he saw a middle-aged man with gray hair with a hint of red that showed his natural hair color. The man stood in the corner of the room with his back against the wall, his back suddenly stiffened as his eyes met Jack's.

"Don't worry, he's a friend," Gavin reassured the middle-aged man.

"This is my special package, his name is Alfred Hubert" Gavin introduced him.

"Is it rude to call people a package" Jack quipped.

Gavin shrugged nonchalantly, it was Alfred who immediately spoke for Gavin "I...I don't mind, Gavin has been taking good care of me all this time"

Even though Gavin was a bit rude, he was a dedicated, loyal, and responsible man because even though Dragxtarn hunted them relentlessly, Gavin always kept him safe and never showed any intention of giving up or trying to leave him somehow, and for that, Alfred was sincerely grateful.

Jack raised an eyebrow curiously and then leaned against the TV cabinet. "So Serena helped you get here, huh?"

"Well, he introduced some of his friends who then helped me avoid being chased by Dragxtarn and also helped me get through the checkpoint safely," answered Gavin.

"And how much did you pay for that service, we all know Serena was not cheap" Jack sneered, Knowing Serena's character she would help Gavin for free.

Gavin smiled wryly, "Oh, about that...yeah, I gave him Lloyd's photo...you know, it's the picture at the sauna"

Jack's mouth twitched, "You're going to be in big trouble when Lloyd finds out"

Gavin scratched his head "Oh well, leave tomorrow's problems for tomorrow, right"

"Whatever, you also going to need my help while you're here, right?" Jack lit up his cigar.

10:53

"Should you smoke here, it's not good for my health" Gavin complained.

Jack snorted, "This whole building is not good for human health" he blew the white smoke towards the ceiling later on Jack questioned him: "Don't you have important people you need to call right now?" Gavin's whore face beamed "Oh yeaahh...did you meet them?!"

Jack rolled his eyes, "Duh, you told them to look for me, so they did!"

"How's it going? They are cool, right?" Gavin sounded ecstatic "You won't believe how they found me, they—"

Jack immediately stopped him. "Okay save the story for another day, they are waiting for you, idiot!" "Oh yeah, you're right!" Gavin slapped his forehead. "But first, did you bring what I asked for?" Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Everything is here" Jack threw the backpack at him.

Gavin deftly caught the backpack, then immediately rummaged inside the backpack not long after he threw a new set of clothes at the bed then said to Alfred: "Clean up, you're going to meet the famous Archknight for God's sake!"

"O..oh okay, thank you" Alfred wkwardly took the clothes and walked towards the bathroom. Not long after, they heard the sound of the shower, meanwhile, Gavin took out a medium-sized black box from the backpack pack after that he placed the box on the bed then opened it carefully.

Jack's eyes lit up like a child who got a new toy, Jack stared at a pair of new weapons with pure excitement, he took one of the guns after a meticolous examination he pressed the hidden part on the handle and a second later the gun morph into a curved knife.

It's turned out to be a morph weapon, Gavin's eyes sparkle with delight "Nice" he grint from ear to ear.

"I add an affinity stone that suits you to better control," Jack said.

"I know, thanks buddy" Gavin sincerely said.

"..."

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at the same time, Jay had just finished answering his call when Clift entered the room.

"Jack found Gavin and Alfred Hubert" Jay waved his cell phone.

"Oh, I've sent two Noxcra agents to follow him, they will protect them," said Clift with an expressionless look, he didn't look too excited even though he had just received good news, but the same could also be said for Jay. That was because they had just received news from Fargo that Lucas' condition had worsened again.

"Is there any news about Ethan Hamilton and Elena Reynolds?" Jay asked.

"Not much about Elena Reynolds but we managed to get a lot of news about the Hamilton family" Clift then poured hot water from the kettle into a teacup to make tea while continuing "Hamilton, which was once a weapons company, turned into creating tools and goods for the household, and I heard they are expanding into the food and beverage business"

"Yes, I heard they are collaborating with the Poko-Poko company," said Jay.

Clift took the teacup then sat across from Jay, "Yes, but this also symbolizes his split with the Augburn family who owns the Anchora company which is engaged in food and beverage as well"

"Is it because of what happened to Ethan Hamilton?" Jay asked.

"Yes, and also because of Lilliane Hamilton, it is said that Ron Augburned used a charm to bewitch Lilliane Hamilton and almost succeeded if it wasn't thwarted by Miss Jane" Clift then took a sip.

"So all the information from Jack Quaid is confirmed" Jay sighed, regardless of their judgment about Jack they still had to confirm all the information from Jack to ensure it was true but thankfully they weren't wrong in trusting Jack.

"Hm, anyway, after we question Alfred Hubert and put him in a safe place, what is our next plan, should we return to Cestine Palace?" Clift glanced inquisitively under his eyelashes.

Jay was silent for a moment then his shoulders dropped "No, there's nothing we can't do for Luc over there other than waiting...we cannot wait, I can't stand to just wait..." There was a resigned sadness in Jay's voice.

"I agree with you, besides, we have so much information pointing to the strange movements of the Luxemborough and the S.A.I.N.T. organization. My instincts tell me that there is something more to this, and maybe... just maybe this will help Lucas, somehow" The grip clamp on the teacup handle is tightened until the handle cracks slightly.

"So are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Jay's expression deepens.

A cunning smile spread across Clift's face "Brinwell city"

Jay nods in agreement "Aeon Institute, to be precise"

Clift put down the teacup then leaned his back on the chair "Off we go, then"